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Chassis shortening

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Chassis shortening

Post by Thonger »

Question, loping off about 2-3 inchs of chassis rail off the rear on my hilux ute, legal? or do a neat job and questions wont be asked?
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been told by an engineer, legal up to the point of removing the rear most cross member
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Post by Thonger »

Sweet , thanks for the quick answer, better get home and break out the tools. :D
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Took 4 inches off mine. Up to the rear shackle mounts. Never had a problem.
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Re: Chassis shortening

Post by bogged »

Thonger wrote:Question, loping off about 2-3 inchs of chassis rail off the rear on my hilux ute, legal? or do a neat job and questions wont be asked?


Ask the bloke that will engineer it.. then you have no complaints..
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Post by RUFF »

Bubs is right in QLD it is legal up till the rear crossmember however it can be certified if you want to cut more.
I cut 18" off the rear of my chassie and removed both rear crossmembers and replaced themin different positions to clear suspension/mount shocks.
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Post by ORSM45 »

does anyone know if you need that tyre carrier thingy on 40/45 series cruisers? i wanna get rid of it to shorten my chassis and put another gas tank in.
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